NEW: Mexican President Caves To Trump, Accepts Thousands Of Deported Aliens
Published 16 hours ago
on January 27, 2025
By Chris Powell Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reversed course and agreed to accept thousands of deported migrants from the United States, a move that comes after mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sheinbaum announced Monday that Mexico has received more than 4,000 deportees over the past week, with the “large majority” being Mexican nationals. However, according to Reuters, non-Mexican deportees are also being processed, a significant shift from her administration’s earlier stance against accepting migrants from other countries.
Sheinbaum’s concession signals a significant policy shift amid growing concerns over border security and illegal immigration. The decision follows months of diplomatic pressure and renewed calls from Trump, who has consistently called for the need for stricter immigration policies and tougher enforcement measures.
On Thursday, Mexico refused to allow a U.S. military aircraft to land, temporarily disrupting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport immigrants to the country. The denial affected the planned deportation flight to Mexico, even as two U.S. Air Force C-17s successfully transported approximately 80 deportees each to Guatemala on Thursday night. The flight intended for Mexico was ultimately canceled.
The reasons behind Mexico’s decision to block the flight were not immediately apparent, though it is known that relations between the U.S. and Mexico, traditionally allies and neighbors, have become strained since President Trump’s victory in the November election. Trump has threatened to impose a blanket tariff of 25% on Mexico as a response to the migration across their shared border, although these tariffs have not been implemented yet.
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